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The Vocation

The Vocation

Sven Nykvist's missionary father in Africa

9.0(1)

30m

1974

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Overview

Sven Nykvist, best known as Ingmar Bergman cinematographer, made this film as a tribute to his father who was a missionary in Kongo in the early 20th century. The story of his father Gustav Natanael Nykvist is told through his own photos, letters, and films. Director & cinematographer: Sven Nykvist. Narrators in the English dubbed version: Liv Ullmann & Sean Connery. Produced by Ingmar Bergman (Cinematograph AB). Digitally restored in 2022.

Release Date

April 2, 1974

Production

Cinematograph AB

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Cast

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Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Erland Josephson

Narrator (voice)

Acting

Harriet Andersson

Harriet Andersson

Harriet Andersson

Narrator (voice)

Acting

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

Narrator (voice)

Acting

Liv Ullmann

Liv Ullmann

Liv Ullmann

Narrator (voice)

Acting

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